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The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Ophthalmic Referrals within a Tertiary Academic Center in Oman. 2019冠状病毒病大流行对阿曼某高等学术中心眼科转诊的影响
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Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology Pub Date : 2022-04-30 eCollection Date: 2021-10-01 DOI: 10.4103/meajo.meajo_169_21
Aisha Al Busaidi, Washoo Mal, Mohammed A Rafei, Amina Al-Yaqoobi, Sathiya Panchatcharam, Abdullah S Al-Mujaini
{"title":"The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Ophthalmic Referrals within a Tertiary Academic Center in Oman.","authors":"Aisha Al Busaidi,&nbsp;Washoo Mal,&nbsp;Mohammed A Rafei,&nbsp;Amina Al-Yaqoobi,&nbsp;Sathiya Panchatcharam,&nbsp;Abdullah S Al-Mujaini","doi":"10.4103/meajo.meajo_169_21","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/meajo.meajo_169_21","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To investigate the impact of coronavirus infection disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic on ophthalmic referrals within an academic tertiary center in Oman.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Retrospective chart review of internal referrals received and evaluated by the ophthalmology department between March 1and August 31, 2020 (COVID-19 period) compared to a corresponding period in 2019 (pre COVID-19). Data included patient demographics, referral details, ocular diagnosis, intervention, and discharge plan.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Referral volume significantly decreased by 58.2%; from 2019 prepandemic to 510 (<i>P</i> = 0.001), with the lowest in April and May 2020. Patient demographics did not differ significantly, but \"urgent\" referrals reduced by 96.2% (<i>P</i> < 0.001). Main reasons for referrals were reduced vision and screening in both periods. During pandemic, referrals for screening purposes increased from 30.3% to 37.9% (<i>P</i> = 0.013) and for reduced vision decreased from 30% to 23.3% (<i>P</i> = 0.021). Dry eye syndrome increased in frequency during 2020 (from 2.9% to 7.3%, <i>P</i> = 0.002) but cataracts and conjunctivitis both decreased (from 4.7% to 2.1%, <i>P</i> = 0.046 and from 2.3% to 0.3%, <i>P</i> = 0.013, respectively). Ocular trauma remained stable (from 0.8% to 0.3%, <i>P</i> = 0.456), but the proportion of chemical injuries increased by 13.7% (<i>P</i> = 0.025). There was a drastic decrease in interventions from 37% to 26.1% (<i>P</i> < 0.001) and an increase in discharge rate from 61.2% to 75.8% (<i>P</i> < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on ophthalmic referrals within a tertiary academic centre in oman referral reductions and changes in pattern and characteristics as an epiphenomenon of COVID-19 reflect the extent of impact specifically in an Omani context. This information is vital for planning proper resource utilization, the adoption of innovative care delivery, and improving referral system pathways.</p>","PeriodicalId":18740,"journal":{"name":"Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology","volume":"28 4","pages":"239-244"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2022-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9198538/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39999461","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 2
Magnitude and Determinants of Computer Vision Syndrome among College Students at a Saudi University. 沙特大学大学生计算机视觉综合征的大小和决定因素。
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Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology Pub Date : 2022-04-30 eCollection Date: 2021-10-01 DOI: 10.4103/meajo.meajo_272_21
Abdulrahman AlDarrab, Abdulaziz A Khojah, Mohammed H Al-Ghazwi, Yazeed J Al-Haqbani, Naif M Al-Qahtani, Mohammed N Al-Ajmi, Saad H Alenezi, Mohammmed K Almasoud, Abdulaziz F Al-Yahya
{"title":"Magnitude and Determinants of Computer Vision Syndrome among College Students at a Saudi University.","authors":"Abdulrahman AlDarrab,&nbsp;Abdulaziz A Khojah,&nbsp;Mohammed H Al-Ghazwi,&nbsp;Yazeed J Al-Haqbani,&nbsp;Naif M Al-Qahtani,&nbsp;Mohammed N Al-Ajmi,&nbsp;Saad H Alenezi,&nbsp;Mohammmed K Almasoud,&nbsp;Abdulaziz F Al-Yahya","doi":"10.4103/meajo.meajo_272_21","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/meajo.meajo_272_21","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To review students' perceived symptom-based computer vision syndrome (CVS) and its determinants and to suggest preventive measures.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2021 at a university in Central Saudi Arabia. The presence and severity of symptoms related to CVS were investigated. The total CVS symptom score was the outcome variable. The CVS score was correlated to participants' demographics, visual habits when using digital devices, and knowledge about CVS. Due to skewed distribution, a nonparametric method was used for analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Overall, 521 students were surveyed. The prevalence of CVS based on at least one symptom was 96% (95% confidence interval 94.3-97.7). The median score was 8.0 (interquartile range 4.0-12.0). Of the 24 possible CVS scores, 42 students (8%) had scores of 18 or more (severe CVS). Being female (Mann-Whitney [MW] <i>P</i> < 0.001), being older (Spearman <i>P</i> < 0.001), refractive error (MW <i>P</i> < 0.001), the presence of dry eye (MW <i>P</i> < 0.001), using devices other than a desktop computer (KruskalWallis) <i>P</i> = 0.03), and more than 6 h constantly working with a device (MW <i>P</i> = 0.001) were correlated with a higher CVS score. Older age, female, refractive error, and using digital devices for more than 6 h were the independent and significant predictors of CVS in college students.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Most of the students suffered from mild-to-moderate CVS symptoms. Health promotion for prevention and periodic ophthalmic consultations are recommended. Identified predictors should be the focus when implementing strategies to combat CVS in the adolescent Saudi population.</p>","PeriodicalId":18740,"journal":{"name":"Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology","volume":"28 4","pages":"252-256"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2022-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9198529/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39999460","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 4
Outcomes of Posterior Approach Surgery in Various Types and Grades of Upper Eyelid Blepharoptosis in Indian Eyes. 后入路手术治疗不同类型和分级的印度眼上睑下垂的疗效。
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Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology Pub Date : 2022-04-30 eCollection Date: 2021-10-01 DOI: 10.4103/meajo.meajo_472_20
Nidhi Pandey, Swati Singh
{"title":"Outcomes of Posterior Approach Surgery in Various Types and Grades of Upper Eyelid Blepharoptosis in Indian Eyes.","authors":"Nidhi Pandey,&nbsp;Swati Singh","doi":"10.4103/meajo.meajo_472_20","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/meajo.meajo_472_20","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To present the outcomes of levator plication (levatorpexy) surgery by posterior approach for correction of ptosis of different aetiologies in Indian eyes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Retrospective review of clinical notes and clinical photos of consecutive ptosis patients who underwent levatorpexy from January 2017 to September 2018. Surgery was considered successful if the following four criteria were simultaneously met: a postoperative MRD1 of ≥2 mm and ≤4.5 mm, inter eyelid height asymmetry of ≤1 mm, no overcorrection compared to the opposite eye, and a satisfactory eyelid contour determined by patient.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Thirty six eyelids of 36 patients (mean age, 23.6 years; 25 females) underwent unilateral levatorpexy with the left eyelid affected in 66.6 %. Twenty one congenital (58.3%) (C), 12 (33.3%) aponeurotic (A) and 3 (8.3%) complex ptosis (CX) had a mean levator function of 9.8 mm (range, 6 to 15). Mean pre and post operative margin reflex distance (MRD 1) was 0.611mm (range, -1 to 3 mm) and 3 .00 mm (range, 2 to 4 mm) respectively. At the final follow up of 12 months, four patients remained under corrected (11.1%). At the final follow up of twelve months, the success rate was 78 percent.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Posterior approach for ptosis repair offers a scar less, minimally invasive, easy to revise, and successful lid height correction in congenital and acquired ptosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":18740,"journal":{"name":"Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology","volume":"28 4","pages":"216-220"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2022-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9198536/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39999462","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Electrophysiological Evaluation of Fleck Retina and Temporal Macular Thinning in X-Linked Alport's Syndrome. x连锁Alport综合征斑视网膜和颞黄斑变薄的电生理评价。
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Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology Pub Date : 2022-04-30 eCollection Date: 2021-10-01 DOI: 10.4103/meajo.meajo_7_21
Adel Al Akeely, Patrik Schatz, Amro Alhazimi
{"title":"Electrophysiological Evaluation of Fleck Retina and Temporal Macular Thinning in X-Linked Alport's Syndrome.","authors":"Adel Al Akeely,&nbsp;Patrik Schatz,&nbsp;Amro Alhazimi","doi":"10.4103/meajo.meajo_7_21","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/meajo.meajo_7_21","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We report a 39-year-old with Alport's syndrome. The patient presented with anterior lenticonus, cataract, and a corrected distance visual acuity of 20/25 and 20/60 in the right and left eyes, respectively. Fundus examination revealed generalized retinal flecks sparing the fovea in both eyes. Optical coherence topography showed temporal macular thinning. Normal fundus autofluorescence was observed in both eyes. Full-field electroretinography (ERG) demonstrated normal photopic and scotopic responses, while multifocal ERG showed no reduction of amplitudes generated from the temporal thinned macula, compared to the nasal macula, indicating preserved functional integrity of the retina.</p>","PeriodicalId":18740,"journal":{"name":"Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology","volume":"28 4","pages":"257-259"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2022-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9198527/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39999457","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Platelet Activation in Ocular Behçet's Patients with Posterior Segment Involvement. 眼球后段受累患者的血小板活化。
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Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology Pub Date : 2022-04-30 eCollection Date: 2021-10-01 DOI: 10.4103/meajo.MEAJO_324_19
Mehmet Citirik, Pinar C Ozdal, Ali Keles, Ibrahim C Haznedaroglu
{"title":"Platelet Activation in Ocular Behçet's Patients with Posterior Segment Involvement.","authors":"Mehmet Citirik,&nbsp;Pinar C Ozdal,&nbsp;Ali Keles,&nbsp;Ibrahim C Haznedaroglu","doi":"10.4103/meajo.MEAJO_324_19","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/meajo.MEAJO_324_19","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The aim of the present study was to assess platelet activation by analyzing three platelet activation parameters in ocular Behçet's disease (BD): mean platelet volume (MPV), platelet distribution width (PDW), and plateletcrit (PCT).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Twenty-nine patients with active ocular BD (Group 1), 40 patients with inactive ocular BD (Group 2), and 40 healthy adult individuals serving as controls (Group 3) were evaluated. All of the individuals had been performed the complete ophthalmologic evaluation. The levels of MPV, PDW, and PCT were measured in each group.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean MPV level was 8.40 ± 0.97 in Group 1, 8.32 ± 1.04 in Group 2, and 7.77 ± 0.72 in Group 3. The mean PDW level was 15.12 ± 1.09 in Group 1, 14.97 ± 1.02 in Group 2, and 14.52 ± 0.82 in Group 3. The mean PCT level was 0.23 ± 0.07 in Group 1, 0.21 ± 0.04 in Group 2, and 0.18 ± 0.03 in Group 3. MPV, PDW, and PCT levels were significantly higher in ocular BD patients than controls (<i>P</i> < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Platelet activation may affect vascular occlusion in ocular Behçet's patients with posterior segment involvement. This result may be important in evaluating ocular BD patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":18740,"journal":{"name":"Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology","volume":"28 4","pages":"203-207"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2022-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9198532/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39999463","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 1
Sutureless Versus Suture Technique for Conjunctivolimbal Autografting in Primary Pterygium Excision: A Prospective Study. 无缝合线与缝合线技术在原发性翼状胬肉切除术中的应用:一项前瞻性研究。
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Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology Pub Date : 2022-04-30 eCollection Date: 2021-10-01 DOI: 10.4103/meajo.meajo_533_20
Shimna C Prasad, Sheldon J Goudinho, Shela M Isaac, Susha G Sumangala
{"title":"Sutureless Versus Suture Technique for Conjunctivolimbal Autografting in Primary Pterygium Excision: A Prospective Study.","authors":"Shimna C Prasad,&nbsp;Sheldon J Goudinho,&nbsp;Shela M Isaac,&nbsp;Susha G Sumangala","doi":"10.4103/meajo.meajo_533_20","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/meajo.meajo_533_20","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Conjunctivolimbal autograft is proposed to be the best treatment for pterygium and autograft can be fixed either with sutures or without. This study was undertaken to assess and compare the efficacy of sutureless versus suture techniques for conjunctivolimbal autografting in primary pterygium.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A prospective observational study was conducted in the department of ophthalmology in a tertiary care center from March 2018 to September 2019. Twenty consecutive patients in the age group of 20 to 70 years with primary pterygium were included. Ten patients underwent suture technique for autograft placement, whereas ten patients underwent sutureless technique. Comparison of both the groups was done in terms of duration of surgery and postoperative symptoms. Data were entered into Microsoft Excel software and analyzed using SPSS software.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In the first group, the mean duration of surgery was 48 min and it was 38 min in the second group. The difference was statistically significant (<i>P</i> = 0.000). Postoperatively, foreign-body sensation was present in nine patients in the first group, whereas it was absent among the patients in the second group. The difference was statistically significant (<i>P</i> = 0.000). Four patients in the first group and two patients in the second group had postoperative hyperemia and only one patient in the first group had conjunctival chemosis. A graft-related complication was present in one patient in the second group.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Sutureless technique is a better technique as compared to conventional suture technique.</p>","PeriodicalId":18740,"journal":{"name":"Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology","volume":"28 4","pages":"208-210"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2022-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9198530/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39999459","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 2
Evaluation of the Systemic Inflammation in Patients with Pterygium: Monocyte-to- High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Ratio and Hematologic Indexes of Inflammation. 翼状胬肉患者全身性炎症的评价:单核细胞与高密度脂蛋白胆固醇比值及炎症的血液学指标。
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Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology Pub Date : 2022-04-30 eCollection Date: 2021-10-01 DOI: 10.4103/meajo.meajo_75_21
Selman Belviranli, Refik Oltulu, Ali O Gundogan, Enver Mirza, Mehmet Okka
{"title":"Evaluation of the Systemic Inflammation in Patients with Pterygium: Monocyte-to- High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Ratio and Hematologic Indexes of Inflammation.","authors":"Selman Belviranli,&nbsp;Refik Oltulu,&nbsp;Ali O Gundogan,&nbsp;Enver Mirza,&nbsp;Mehmet Okka","doi":"10.4103/meajo.meajo_75_21","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/meajo.meajo_75_21","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The purpose of this study is to evaluate systemic inflammation in patients with pterygium using the monocyte-to-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (MHR) and hematologic indexes of inflammation.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Thirty-one patients with primary pterygium and 31 age-and sex-matched healthy participants were enrolled in this retrospective study. The MHR, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio, platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio, eosinophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, monocyte-to-eosinophil ratio, mean platelet volume-to-platelet count ratio, platelet distribution width, and red cell distribution width were compared between the two groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There was not a statistically significant difference in terms of the MHR between the pterygium group and the control group (<i>P</i> = 0.693). The NLR was higher in the pterygium group than in the control group (<i>P</i> = 0.028). In the other hematologic indexes, there were no statistically significant differences between the two groups (<i>P</i> > 0.05 for all).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The MHR is not associated with the presence of pterygium. An increased NLR in patients with pterygium may be an indicator of systemic inflammation.</p>","PeriodicalId":18740,"journal":{"name":"Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology","volume":"28 4","pages":"211-215"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2022-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9198535/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39999937","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 2
Online Faculty Development: An African Lusophone Ophthalmic Society Experience During the COVID-19 Pandemic. 在线教师发展:非洲葡语国家眼科协会在 COVID-19 大流行期间的经验。
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Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology Pub Date : 2022-04-30 eCollection Date: 2021-10-01 DOI: 10.4103/meajo.meajo_160_21
Helena P Filipe, Karl C Golnik, Amelia Geary, Amelia Buque, Heather G Mack
{"title":"Online Faculty Development: An African Lusophone Ophthalmic Society Experience During the COVID-19 Pandemic.","authors":"Helena P Filipe, Karl C Golnik, Amelia Geary, Amelia Buque, Heather G Mack","doi":"10.4103/meajo.meajo_160_21","DOIUrl":"10.4103/meajo.meajo_160_21","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Faculty development for procedural specialists aims at developing both their medical education and surgical competence. This has been challenging during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in under-resourced settings and African Lusophone ophthalmology community has been no exception. The Mozambican College of Ophthalmology (MOC) and the Continuing Professional Development Committee of the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) established a collaboration to enhance simulation-based clinical teaching competence in cataract surgery.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Ten Mozambican ophthalmologists experienced in teaching cataract surgery participated in a group mentoring assisted 6 month/11 flipped-learning online experience on curriculum design, which included practice-based and social learning strategies, continuous bidirectional feedback, individual and group reflection opportunities, and the demonstration of declarative and procedural competencies. Program evaluation consisted of pre and pos<i>t</i>-test knowledge assessment; individual homework, informed by curated reading and a recorded lesson; feedback surveys for each module and one month after the program's conclusion, and a longitudinal project on creating a simulation-based education session on one step of cataract surgery.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Participants a) highlighted the opportunity to advance their scholarly teaching skills as facilitators; b) showed an increase in knowledge post-test, expressed commitment to improve their learning experiences´ design, include interactive educational methods, and provide constructive feedback; and c) formed a sustained community of practice of ophthalmologists educators (CoP).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This online faculty development program, assisted by group mentoring, held during the COVID-19 pandemic, facilitated the development of a CoP and was effective in enhancing teaching competence in curriculum design to apply in simulation-based learning environments.</p>","PeriodicalId":18740,"journal":{"name":"Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology","volume":"28 4","pages":"230-238"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2022-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9198531/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39999458","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Bilateral Multiple Ciliary Body Cysts with Angle-Closure Glaucoma in an 18-Year-Old Patient. 双侧多发睫状体囊肿合并闭角型青光眼1例。
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Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology Pub Date : 2022-04-01 DOI: 10.4103/meajo.meajo_185_22
Amar Almulhim, Ehab Alsirhy, Saleh A Al-Obeidan
{"title":"Bilateral Multiple Ciliary Body Cysts with Angle-Closure Glaucoma in an 18-Year-Old Patient.","authors":"Amar Almulhim,&nbsp;Ehab Alsirhy,&nbsp;Saleh A Al-Obeidan","doi":"10.4103/meajo.meajo_185_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/meajo.meajo_185_22","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We present the rare case of an 18-year-old medically free male who had a history of decrease in vision in the left eye (LE) in the last 4 years. On examination, best-corrected visual acuity was 20/20 in the right eye (RE) and counting fingers 3 feet in the LE. Intraocular pressure was 34 and 40 mmHg in RE and LE, respectively. Fundus examination showed cupping of 0.7 on the RE and 0.9 on the LE. Gonioscopy revealed bilateral angle closure with a double-hump sign. Ultrasound biomicroscopy showed multiple ciliary body cysts replacing ciliary body sulcus space bilaterally.</p>","PeriodicalId":18740,"journal":{"name":"Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology","volume":"29 2","pages":"100-102"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2022-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10138131/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9398078","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
Repeat Lamellar Keratoplasty Treatment for Positive Rim Lamellar Keratoplasty. 重复板层角膜移植术治疗阳性边缘板层角膜移植术。
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Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology Pub Date : 2022-04-01 DOI: 10.4103/meajo.meajo_222_22
Yazeed A Alferyan, Mohammed A Almutlak, Abdullah S Alobaidan, Faisal F Alsaif
{"title":"Repeat Lamellar Keratoplasty Treatment for Positive Rim Lamellar Keratoplasty.","authors":"Yazeed A Alferyan,&nbsp;Mohammed A Almutlak,&nbsp;Abdullah S Alobaidan,&nbsp;Faisal F Alsaif","doi":"10.4103/meajo.meajo_222_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/meajo.meajo_222_22","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A case describes repeat lamellar keratoplasty (LKP) as a treatment for positive rim of <i>Candida glabrata</i> LKP. As have postulated in the literature, having positive rim is a substantial risk factor for a developing fungal keratitis. Different management approaches of fungal keratitis over a corneal graft have used. Herein, we provide a description of the clinical findings, management approach and used surgical technique with review of the literature.</p>","PeriodicalId":18740,"journal":{"name":"Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology","volume":"29 2","pages":"106-108"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2022-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10138132/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9391981","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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